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Bereaved mum wants answers not 'hollow condolences'
Dylan Cope's parents want the "full picture" as a clinician who saw their son remains unidentified.

New managers put down statements in WSL debuts
Two managers tasted their first experience of Women's Super League action on Friday and only one came out with a victory - but both made statements.

Autumn equinox 2024: When is it?
When does autumn begin this year? What is the equinox? And when do the clocks go back? Simon King has the answers.

Secret Service admits 'complacency' before Trump rally shooting
The agency's director cites a failure to secure the building the shooter fired from among a litany of security breakdowns.

'Bipolar pop' helps fans with mental health
In an industry where mental health problems are rife, musicians are opening up about their experiences.

Why Kamala Harris is highlighting her gun ownership
The Democratic nominee for president has joked that anyone who breaks into her house is "getting shot".

Germany's Welcome Culture sours to Auf Wiedersehen
As Germany's far-right sees electoral success, migrants who arrived since 2015 say they feel unwelcome.

Sri Lanka to vote in first election since protests ousted president
Cost of living is front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.

US soldier who fled to North Korea sentenced for desertion
With time already served, Travis King was released by the military court, his legal team days

'A tipping point': Why Chappell Roan and other stars are taking on toxic fans
Chappell Roan's rapid rise has seen her call out "abusive" fans and fame, but has felt a backlash.

Fulham protected women players from Fayed, says ex-manager
A former manager of Fulham's women's team says extra precautions were put in place to protect female players from the club's late owner Mohamed Al Fayed.

WSL highlights: Chelsea edge Villa in season opener
Watch highlights as Chelsea narrowly beat Aston Villa following a stunning first-half strike from Johanna Rytting Kaneryd at Kingsmeadow.

Letby seeks attempted murder conviction appeal
The former neonatal nurse murdered seven babies and attempted to murder seven others.

Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden
A commemorative parachute jump is to be held in the Netherlands to remember the 'bridge too far'.

Acne fighter films her skin journey to help others
A woman who has suffered severe acne for 13 years uses TikTok to share her skin journey.

Fire, water and full moon: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

A Tamagotchi comeback? Toy gets first UK store as global sales double
The egg-shaped toy which housed a virtual pet was one of the biggest crazes of the 90s.

The Papers: 'Labour U-turn on freebies' and 'Fayed was a monster'
Saturday's headlines include the Labour donations saga and comments from lawyers representing Mohamed Al Fayed's rape accusers.

Burglar stabbed in prison kitchen awarded �5m
Steven Wilson lives with "life-changing" injuries as a result of the attack, the High Court is told.

Key takeaways from first week of Titan sub hearings
The hearings have included new video and insights from those who worked on the Titan that day